Spring Flowering ORNAMENTAL TREES 
| WILL ENRICH THE BEAUTY OF YOUR HOME AND SURROUNDINGS— 
WILL GREATLY INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR PROPERTY 
THESE ARE ALL STURDY, WELL ROOTED, FIELD-GROWN 
3402 PAUL'S 3429 ROSE TREE OF CHINA 
Double Flowerin PRUNUS TRILOBA 
SOARTET g Wonderful dwarf variety of the flowering family. 
Blooms early in the spring before the leaves appear. The 
HAWTHORN small tree seems decked with garlands of double flow- 
ers, pink in color. Very good for the border or specimens. 
Grows 6 feet high. Nice 2-yr., 3-ft. trees, $1.50 each; 
2 for $2.50. 
Popular low growing 
tree that is hardy all 
through the state. In 
May and June it is cover- 
ed with double scarlet 
flowers which are fol- 
lowed by red berries. The 
foliage is a rich green 
which colors to a mass 
of brilliant hues in the 
fall. We give this tree 
top rating for specimen 
planting. Large, 4- to 
5-ft., field-grown trees, 
$2.50 each. 
Poul’s Double tice authorn 7 3403 REDBUD 
NOTE.—Shade and Ornamental (Cercis Canadensis) 
Trese are too large for parcel post One of the handsomest of 
shipment and are sent by Express. the new low growing flat- 
topped trees. Attains a height 
of about 15 feet at maturity. 
Along the numerous, wide 
spreading branches, rose- 
lavender blooms appear be- 
fore the tree leafs out in 
spring. Flowers are so_ thick 
the tree appears as a small 
pink cloud. Due to the ex- 
treme hardness of the wood, 
the tree is usually very late in 
leafing out. Nice, 3- to 4-ft. 
plants, $1.50 each; 2 for 
$2.50. European or Paper White Birch 
Rose Tree of China for Deinty Spring Beauty 
3433 EUROPEAN OR 
PAPER WHITE BIRCH 
Loved for its white bark and graceful habit of 
growth. Fast grower, snowy white bark appears soon 
after planting, giving it charm in winter as well as 
summer. Not particular as to location or soil con- 
: dition. Height at maturity about 30 to 40 ys Bat 
in groups of three, if multiple tree is desired. 5- to 
Gib eushinice iyispring 6-ft. trees, $2.50 each; 3 for $6.00. 
For Cut-Leaf Weeping Birch, see top of page 25. 
A : : Set all shrubs and trees as early as possible when 
Bechtel’s Double Fiowering Crab plonting in the spring. We can ship any time you specify 
after Jan. 15th. 
3404 BECHTEL’S DWARF 
DOUBLE FLOWERING CRAB 
The only one of the Flowering Crabs having dou- 
ble flowers. Tree is dwarf in stature and in spring 
is almost hidden by the abundance of beautiful 
blooms, each resembling a small pink Rose. 3- to 
4-t. trees, $1.75 each; 2 for $3.00. 
Skyland, N. C 
Gentlemen: March 9, 1953 
The package of Rose and berry bushes arrived on 
Saturday in fine condition. Many thanks for the large 
and healthy plants. I certainly appreciate such fine «tock. 
Mrs. J. McL. 
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